After weeks of the U.S. reporting around 700 deaths per day, the country is now averaging about 600 deaths a day. Latest COVID-19 news.
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These 9 states will end participation in unemployment assistance programs. Their reasons vary.
At least nine states have announced that they will be ending participation in unemployment assistance programs. Here are their reasons.
COVID made child care deserts even worse in 2021, leaving working parents to scramble
Even before coronavirus, child care was inaccessible to a large majority of families. Now it may be getting worse, according to experts.
Most unvaccinated adults don’t want the shot; Biden touts free Uber/Lyft rides; bodies buried in India’s Ganges River: Live COVID-19 updates
President Biden announces a deal with Uber and Lyft to take people to and from vaccination sites for free from May 24-July 4. Latest COVID-19 news.
Pfizer vaccine gets FDA OK for 12-15 age group; US infections falling; Fauci says indoor mask rule could be eased: Live COVID-19 updates
The U.S. is now averaging about new 40,000 coronavirus cases per day, down about 43% from a recent peak less than a month ago. Latest COVID-19 news.
‘Unspeakable acts’: Gunman kills 6, then self, at birthday party in Colorado Springs, Colorado, police say
Seven people are dead, including the suspected gunman, after a shooting at a Colorado Springs, Colorado, birthday party, police said Sunday.
WHO authorizes emergency use of China’s vaccine; Pfizer vaccine may become first in US to get full FDA approval: Latest COVID-19 updates
Pfizer-BioNTech are asking the FDA for full approval of their COVID-19 vaccine. India recorded a single-day high in new cases. Latest COVID-19 news.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms not seeking reelection
In an open letter late Thursday, Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she will not seek a second term as Atlanta mayor.
Service file reveals commendations, reprimands for ex-police officer in Daunte Wright shooting death
The service file belonging to ex-officer involved in Daunte Wright’s shooting death includes commendations, as well as reprimands for driving mishaps.
Pfizer, BioNTech will vaccinate summer Olympians; Moderna says its vaccine is 96% effective in adolescents: Today’s COVID-19 updates
Pfizer, BioNTech announced Thursday that they will donate COVID-19 vaccines to athletes and officials at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Latest COVID-19 news.